[Dan]

Originally Posted by LyricalOne

It's a business and marketing strategy.

Supply and demand is what most companies usually do, although at times in order to get more spotlight, they limit the supply and attract more potential buyers that way.
Sometimes people just want what they can't get.

Also, it works as a safe move in case the game does not sell well (since it is not a COD game) and they do not get stuck with leftover copies that will have to be clearance sooner or later.

Jorge for the win